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Risk Management Seminar

May 18, 2026 | Blair County Convention Center

Pennsylvania's outdoor recreation industry faces unique liability challenges. Insurance costs. Evolving legal landscapes. The gap between perception and reality when it comes to risk.

Whether you're a seasoned operator or newer to the industry, understanding how to effectively manage risk protects your business, your staff, and your ability to keep providing outdoor experiences.

This seminar brings together the perspectives you need: insurance professionals who see claim patterns across the industry, attorneys who specialize in outdoor recreation liability, and experienced risk managers who've navigated these challenges firsthand.

Understanding Risk in Outdoor Recreation
Risk is inherent to outdoor experiences, but how you manage, insure, transfer, or accept that risk makes all the difference. Learn foundational concepts that inform smarter operational decisions.

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Who Should Attend

This event serves outdoor recreation providers across al sectors:

  • Business owners seeking to strengthen risk management approaches
  • Operations managers responsible for day-to-day protocols
  • Department heads (ski patrol, lift operations, guest services, maintenance)
  • Anyone who handles incidents, works with insurance carriers, or wants to understand liability better

You don't need to be a dedicated risk management professional to benefit. If you've ever wondered "are we doing this right?" or "what should we do when something happens?" this day is for you.

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Event Format

The day includes general sessions, specialized breakout tracks, facilitated discussions, and networking opportunities. You'll choose the sessions most relevant to your operation while ensuring you leave with foundational knowledge everyone needs.

Schedule overview:

  • Morning: Foundation-building on risk fundamentals and claim prevention
  • Midday: Facilitated discussion with industry experts and networking lunch
  • Afternoon: Deep dives into incident management and legal considerations
  • Closing: Networking reception

Continental breakfast, lunch, all session materials, and networking reception included.

What You'll Learn

The seminar addresses risk management from three critical perspectives.

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The Insurance Perspective

What actually generates claims? How can you work more effectively with your insurance carrier? Get insights from professionals who handle outdoor recreation claims and understand what separates providers who minimize issues from those who don't.

The Legal Perspective

Why do incidents turn into litigation? What legal protections are available to outdoor recreation providers in Pennsylvania? Understand how your operational choices connect to your legal position.

Practical Application

How do you document incidents effectively? What should your procedures look like? Walk away with clarity on the steps that matter when something goes wrong.

Sessions Led By

  • Insurance professionals with outdoor recreation claims expertise
  • Attorneys specializing in outdoor recreation liability law
  • Experienced risk managers from established Pennsylvania operations

All presenters understand the unique challenges facing outdoor recreation providers in Pennsylvania.

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